‘NO ONE SHOULD BE LEFT BEHIND WHEN IT COMES TO DIGITIZATION’- UN RESIDENT EMPHASIZED.
The New United Nations (UN) Resident Coordinator, Ms. Residen Taija Kontinen and her delegation arrived at the Ministry of Information, Communications, Science Technology and Inovation (MICST) to pay courtesy call on Minister Nthati Moorosi. “No one should be left behind when it comes to digitization,” New UN Resident Coordinator, Ms. Residen Taija kontinen said […]
LESOTHO EMPOWERS CHILDREN FOR A SAFE DIGITAL FUTURE THROUGH DPI WORKSHOP
The Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) Day 1 Workshop for Children, led by the Ministry of Information, Communication, Science, Technology and Innovation (MICSTI) in partnership with UNICEF is advancing efforts toward a safe and inclusive digital future for children in Lesotho. Source: Department of Information, PR UNIT
MINISTRY OF INFORMATION, COMMUNICATIONS, SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY AND INNOVATION IS CORE CATALYST FOR SHAPING LESOTHO’S DIGITAL FUTURE.
While the Ministry of Information, Communications, Science, Technology and Innovation may not be celebrated daily, it is important to recognize that the Ministry is a foundational enabler of many of the services people are celebrating. Every comment made online, every mobile money transaction, and every radio or TV broadcast is made possible by the infrastructure, […]
NEW DIGITAL SERVICE / IDENTIFICATION SYSTEM FIRST INTRODUCED IN LESOTHO.
The Principal Secretary in the Ministry of Information, Communication, Science, Technology and Innovation (MICSTI), Mr Kanono Ramashamole, has led the rollout of a pilot programme for Lesotho’s new digital/service identification system, marking a significant step toward improving service delivery and accelerating the country’s digital transformation. In the interview, the Principal Secretary said the system will […]
LESOTHO LAUNCHES COUNTRY STRATEGY PAPER 2025-2030
The Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Relation, Mr Lejone Mpotjoane, officially launched the African Development Bank Group’s Lesotho Country Strategy Paper (CSP) 2025–2030, aimed at accelerating national development. The launch happened in Maseru on Wednesday. Speaking at the launch, Mr Mpotjoane commended the Bank’s continued support to various projects in Lesotho and noted that […]
MINISTRY OF FINANCE AND AFRICAN DEVELOPMENT BANK ASSESSED IMPLEMENTATION OF PROJECT PORTFOLIO.
The Ministry of Finance and Development Planning, in collaboration with the African Development Bank(AfDB), has convened a two-day workshop to assess the implementation of its project portfolio, identify key challenges and agree on measures to improve execution and development impact. Speaking at the event, Principal Secretary in the Ministry, Ms. Nthoateng Lebona, said the workshop […]
GOVERNMENT DELEGATION CONNECTED MAFETENG COMMUNITIES AND SCHOOLS TO THE INTERNET
The Government of the Kingdom of Lesotho has strengthened digital connectivity in Mafeteng through the installation of two cellphone towers at Ha-Lepolesa and Tsupane, as well as the establishment of two fully equipped computer laboratories at Bereng High School and Masentle High School. The initiative was handed over by a delegation led by The Deputy […]
MICSTI AND NUL ADVANCED LESOTHO DIGITAL PUBLIC INFRASTRUCTURE
The Ministry of Information, Communications, Science, Technology and Innovation (MICSTI) Convened with the Department of Mathematics and Computer Science at the National University of Lesotho to review progress on Lesotho’s Digital Public Infrastructure. The meeting received a presentation on three key systems that will modernize government services: – X-Road – to securely connect government ministries […]
INFRASTRUCTURE DEVELOPMENT REMAINS KEY – MASIU
Inspired by the 2026-27 Fiscal Year Budget, the Ministry of Information, Communications, Science, Technology and Innovation (MICSTI) will continue to invest in infrastructure development. This was said by Information Communications Technology (ICT) Director, Mr. Khiba Masiu giving remarks on the proposed allocation of M386,4 million that had been allocated to the ICT sector so as […]
SESOTHO WORD BANK BEING COMPILED TO TRAIN ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE SYSTEMS IN LESOTHO.
The Principal Secretary at the Ministry of Information, Communications, Science, Technology and Innovation Mr Kanono Ramashamole, held a follow-up meeting in Maseru with a consultant from the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and representatives from the National University of Lesotho. The meeting continued discussions from the Artificial intelligence Digital Academy session held on 11th February […]
